Ruismaker vs Sitala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruismaker
This app is an analog drumsynth that creates sounds using authentic synthesis algorithms, not samples. It features a creative Euclidean sequencer for pattern programming and integrates seamlessly with AUv3 hosts like Garageband. It offers customizable sound models and MIDI control for flexible music production.
- Analog and FM synthesis sound modeling
- Sample-free sound generation
- Euclidean sequencer
- AUv3 compatibility
- MIDI CC control
- WAV and MIDI export
- Ableton Link sync
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What the reviews say: "A must-have drum synth for electronic music lovers on iOS" - Keyboard Mag "All of this comes together in a vision that’s really playable [...] this is another excellent choice for the iPad." - CreateDigitalMusic "Small, compact and easy to use, Ruismaker is both inexpensive and a perfectly credible choice if you are after solid drum synth sounds." - MusicAppBlog -- Ruismaker is a unique drumsynth plugin (i.e. it does not use samples), which is coupled with a creative Euclidean sequencer when run in standalone mode. The plugin is fully AUv3 (Audio Unit) compatible: - Seamless integration with Garageband and other AU hosts - Audio Unit Instrument: making music on iOS doesn't get more convenient - Supports Multi-Output AUv3 in AUM and ApeMatrix! - Each sound is modeled using authentic analog and FM algorithms; - Comes with dozens of unique customizable models - Does not use any samples; all sounds are synthesized in realtime, on the fly - Emulates analog components, introducing subtle, natural fluctuations in the sound - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismakers simultaneously - Fully automatable parameters (requires host support) and MIDI CC controllable - Has its own preset manager The standalone sequencer is refreshingly different: - Program patterns using Euclidean algorithms - Powerful random feature and mutation probability settings per channel - Syncs with Ableton Link or MIDI Clock - Exports WAV and MIDI - Compatible with Audiobus 3 (including MIDI IN/OUT mode) - CoreMIDI In and Out - AU MIDI output for the on-screen pads User manual available on Ruismaker.com
Sitala
This app is a versatile drum sampler for music creators, allowing you to add percussion sounds to various music software or use it standalone for finger drumming. It features 16 pads, a sample browser, and tools to sculpt your sounds.
- 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads
- Sample browser with folder swiping
- Automatic drum loop slicing
- AudioUnit v3 plugin support
- Editable sample start/end points
- Sample shaping and tone controls
- Multi-output support
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Sitala is a drum sampler for music creators that can add percussion sounds to Garage Band, Cubasis, AUM or any music software that supports Apple's AudioUnits. It can also be used on its own for finger-drumming or driven by a controller like a keyboard or drum pad. It has 16 slots that start off with our factory kits, but you can load your own sounds using our sample browser or drop in a drum loop and have Sitala slice it automatically. Sitala features: • 16 drum pads, each of which can play a user-assigned sample • Sample browser that lets you quickly swipe through all samples in a folder without importing each individual sample • 3 built-in drum kits: 808, retro and hip-hop • AudioUnit v3 plugin • Beat-slicer that automatically slices loops into individual drum sounds • Velocity sensitive, MIDI mappable pads • Special finger drumming mode with 4 giant pads for often used samples • Editable start and end points for each sample • A separate output for each pad (in multi-out mode) for hosts that support such (e.g. AUM and Cubasis) • Sitala for iOS can load kits created by Sitala for the desktop (macOS, Windows and Linux) and vice versa Six controls to sculpt each sample: • Shape: adjust the attack, length and sustain of your sounds while the overall volume remains constant • Compression: make your sounds punchier with more sustain Automatic gain makeup maintains the overall volume while chainging dynamics • Tuning: pitch sounds up or down by up to one octave while showing you exactly where the current sound falls in the frequency spectrum • Tone: emphasizes the highs or lows in a sound. Accentuate or scoop the midrange to position the sound in the mix. Adapts based on the pitch content of each sound • Volume • Pan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ruismaker at $4.99 against Sitala's $9.99. Ruismaker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ruismaker costs $4.99 and Sitala $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ruismaker against 4.8 for Sitala. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Ruismaker's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sitala's.
Ruismaker ships an update every 5 weeks, Sitala every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruismaker | Sitala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (58 ratings) | 4.8 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Decomposer |
Customer experience
Ruismaker
Sitala
Bugs and requests
Ruismaker
Reported bugs
14 issues- Crashes when pressing drum pads
- Empty screen on iPhone 11 Pro
- Interface cut off in standalone mode
- Delay and reverb controls missing in plugin mode
- Plugin mode does not use built-in sequencer
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- Randomize button not controllable via MIDI
- Cannot switch active pad without triggering in AU mode
- Pad labels not visible in AU mode
- App frequently causes GarageBand to quit
- App crashes on load as an AU in GarageBand
- GarageBand crashes on startup until Ruismaker is uninstalled
- App does not open
- App does not function on iPad 3
- App only loads instructions
Requested features
12 requests- Randomize button for external MIDI control
- Patch randomize function for MIDI control
- Adjust note resolution for Euclidean sequencer
- Ratchet option for sequencer
- Manually edit hits on the grid
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- Apply Randomize to a single sound or selection
- Switch active pad without triggering in AU mode
- Replace numbers with abbreviations on pads
- Map sounds to Cubasis standard pads
- Larger pitch adjustment range for some sounds
- Add delay and reverb controls in plugin mode
- Allow plugin mode to use built-in sequencer
Sitala
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ruismaker
No in-app purchases
Sitala
No in-app purchases









